WSET Level 1 Wines Archives - Vitis House Wine School: WSET & WSG Courses, Wines & Spirits Classes Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:27:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.vitishouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-favicon-1-1-32x32.png WSET Level 1 Wines Archives - Vitis House 32 32 170508878 WSET® Level 1 in Wines ONLINE https://www.vitishouse.com/product/wset-level-1-award-wines-online/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:26:13 +0000 https://www.vitishouse.com/?post_type=product&p=6501 WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine Online is the perfect starting point for anyone beginning their wine education journey. Offered by one of the world’s most respected and globally recognized wine certification bodies, this introductory course builds a strong foundation in wine knowledge and tasting skills through five carefully crafted modules.
Explore classic grape varieties, key wine regions, and major wine styles while learning how to confidently describe wine using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. This course is perfect for curious wine lovers, hospitality professionals, and career-minded students of all ages - WSET Level 1 is your first step into the world of wine, designed to fit your schedule.

Price includes study materials, tuition, exam, certificate, and pin (upon passing exam).

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What will you learn?

This entry level course will give you a foundation and a vocabulary to navigate your journey through the wine world and help familiarize you with classic varieties and styles loved worldwide.

Course Level

Beginner

Format

4 weeks online

Wines

Recommended tasting samples will be shared during the course

Exam

Remote Invigtilation. 30 multiple choice questions (45 minutes)

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Course Structure

4 weeks of professional training using WSET methodology, totaling 6 hours

Module 1

What is wine and how is it made?

Module 2

Types and styles of wine

Module 3

Grape varieties and wines

Module 4

Storage and service of wines

Exam

Reach out to us at cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your remote invigilation exam once you complete the course

Requirements and Preparation

Preparation

E-Book provided upon start of course. We support your studies with quizzes and extra learning tools.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 21+ years old
  • Valid ID for the day of the exam

Note: No prior knowledge needed. Please review the course specifications or contact us via email for more information.

Exam Format

Remote Invigilation Exam

  • Theory exam

    45 minutes

    Format:

    30 multiple-choice questions.

You must score at least 70 % in each part or higher to pass. Please note that you have six months from the course start date to sit for the exam

Locations

Online—at your own pace

More Details

Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com

Registrations

Closes one week before the start of the course

Cancellations

All sales are final once students receive course documents via email

Transfers

No changes or cancellations are allowed after registration is completed

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WSET® Level 1 in Spirits ONLINE https://www.vitishouse.com/product/wset-level-1-spirits-online/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:08:25 +0000 https://www.vitishouse.com/?post_type=product&p=17896 WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits Online is the perfect starting point for both beverage industry professionals and enthusiastic, curious drinkers. Offered by one of the world’s most respected and globally recognized certification bodies, this introductory course builds a strong foundation in distillation knowledge and tasting skills through six carefully crafted modules. You will explore the key stages in spirit production, learn labelling terms and understand how to accurately and confidently describe a variety of spirits using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. WSET Level 1 is your first step into the world of spirits, designed to fit your schedule.

Price includes study materials, tuition, exam, certificate, and pin (upon passing exam).

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What will you learn?

This entry level course will give you a foundation and a vocabulary to navigate your journey through the world of spirits and help familiarize you with classic styles and expressions found worldwide.

Course Level

Beginner

Format

4 weeks online

Spirits

Recommended tasting samples will be shared during the course

Exam

Remote. 30 multiple choice questions (45 minutes)

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Course Structure

4 weeks of professional training using WSET methodology, totaling 6 hours

Module 1

What are spirits and how are they made?

Module 2

Cognac, vodka and an introduction to tasting

Module 3

Whisk(e)y

Module 4

Rum and Tequila

Module 5

Flavoured spirits and aromatized wines

Module 6

Mixing with spirits

Module 7

Revision, feedback and resources

Exam

Email cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your remote invigilation exam

Requirements and Preparation

Preparation

E-Book provided upon start of course. We support your studies with quizzes and extra learning tools.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 21+ years old
  • Valid ID for the day of the exam

Note: No prior knowledge needed. Please review the course specifications or contact us via email for more information.

Exam Format

Remote Invigilation Exam

  • Theory exam

    45 minutes

    Format:

    30 multiple-choice questions.

You must score at least 70 % in each part or higher to pass. Please note that you have six months from the course start date to sit for the exam

Locations

Online—at your own pace

More Details

Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com

Registrations

Closes one week before the start of the course

Cancellations

All sales are final once students receive course documents via email

Transfers

No changes or cancellations are allowed after registration is completed

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WSET® Level 2 in Spirits ONLINE https://www.vitishouse.com/product/wset-level-2-award-spirits-online/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:36:06 +0000 https://www.vitishouse.com/?post_type=product&p=17914 WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits Online takes learners deeper into the complexities of the world of spirits. Through six carefully crafted modules totaling 30 hours, the course focuses on how raw materials and production processes influence the style and quality of the final spirit. You'll learn how to taste, describe, and evaluate quality using the Systemic Approach to Tasting grid. If you are a hospitality professional, you will be able to offer significant guidance on production, selection, and service to colleagues and customers. If you are a spirits enthusiast, you will know exactly what to look for when buying and serving for any occasion.

Price includes study materials, tuition, exam, certificate, and pin (upon passing exam).

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What will you learn?

This intermediate level course will help you develop a further understanding of raw materials, production methods, and what factors to consider in the creation of a balanced cocktail.

Course Level

Intermediate

Format

5 weeks online

Spirits

Recommended tasting samples will be shared during the course

Exam

Remote Invigtilation. 50 multiple choice questions (60 minutes).

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Course Structure

5 weeks of professional training using WSET methodology, totaling 30 hours

Module 1

Introducing spirits

Module 2

Fruit spirits and Whisky/Whiskey

Module 3

Sugar cane spirits and Tequila and Mezcal

Module 4

Vodka, flavoured spirits and aromatised wines

Module 5

Mixing with Spirits

Module 6

Revision, feedback and resources

Exam

Email cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your remote invigilation exam

Requirements and Preparation

Preparation

E-Book or physical text provided upon start of course. We support your studies with quizzes and extra learning tools.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 21+ years old
  • Valid ID for the day of the exam

Note: Level 1 is not required before taking Level 2, however candidates should have a sufficient working knowledge of ingredients and styles of spirits. Please review the course specifications or contact us via email for more information.

Exam Format

Remote Invigilation Exam

  • Theory exam

    60 minutes

    Format:

    50 multiple-choice questions.

You must achieve a 55% or higher to pass. Please note that you have six months from the course start date to sit for the exam

Locations

Online—at your own pace

More Details

Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com

Registrations

Closes one week before the start of the course

Cancellations

All sales are final once students receive course documents via email

Transfers

No changes or cancellations are allowed after registration is completed

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines https://www.vitishouse.com/product/wset-level-1-award-in-wines-in-person/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:40:01 +0000 https://www.vitishouse.com/?post_type=product&p=5536 WSET Level 1 Award in Wine is the perfect starting point for anyone beginning their wine education journey. Offered by one of the world’s most respected and globally recognized wine certification bodies, this introductory course builds a strong foundation in wine knowledge and tasting skills.

Explore classic grape varieties, key wine regions, and major wine styles while learning how to confidently describe wine using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. Designed for curious wine lovers, hospitality professionals, and career-minded students of all ages, WSET Level 1 is your first step into the world of wine.

Price includes study materials, tuition, exam, certificate, and pin (upon passing exam).

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What will you learn in WSET level 1?

This entry level course will give you a foundation and a vocabulary to navigate your journey through the wine world and help familiarize you with classic varieties and styles loved worldwide.

Course Level

Beginner

Format

1 day in person

Wines

Taste 10+ wines

Exam

30 multiple choice questions (45 minutes)

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Course Structure of Level 1

1 day of intensive professional training using WSET methodology

Day 1

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

1 day of intensive training where we discuss the classic white and red grape varieties and tackle questions like how is wine made? What are the different types and styles of wine? How should wine be stored and served? What are ideal foods for all styles of wine?

Morning Session
What is wine? Growing grapes, winemaking, types and styles of wine. The Systematic Approach to Tasting. Principle white grape varieties and regions where they are found.

Afternoon Session
Principle red grape varieties and regions, storage and service of wine, pairing wine and food.

Exam

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Exam at the end of the course

Requirements and Preparation

Preparation

Book provided in class.We support your studies with quizzes and extra learning tools.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 21+ years old
  • Valid ID for the day of the exam

Note: No previous experience required.

Exam Format

  • Theory exam

    45 minutes

    Format:

    30 multiple choice questions.

You must achieve a 70% or higher to pass.

Locations

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Norfolk, VA

Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended

More Details

Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com

Registrations

Open until the day of the course

Cancellations

All sales are final once students receive course documents via email

Transfers

Accepted 30+ days before the course starts. Fees may apply

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